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CINCINNATI — A powerful slice of music history was celebrated during a weekend gala honoring the 75-year heritage of iconic music label King Records and the legendary artists and musicians it worked with. “Celebrate the King” paid tribute to the label best known for launching the career of James Brown on Saturday night, August 25th at…

If you live in Springfield or surrounding areas, you’ve probably seen at least a handful of painted rocks lying around the city. What you might not know, however, is the story behind these beautiful rocks or what you can do to help spread kindness throughout the city. “Clark County Ohio Rocks” is one of several…

Thirty-five food trucks and thousands of foodies will gather on Saturday, Aug. 18, for the Springfield Rotary Club’s Fifth Annual Gourmet Food Truck Competition. The event will be held at Veteran’s Park in Springfield (formerly known as Cliff Park) and admission is free to the public. There will be anything you can imagine from gourmet…

MarketFEST ‘18 is fast approaching, so it’s best to mark your calendars now! This years Market Fest will be held Thursday, August 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Springfield on South Fountain Avenue. MarketFEST ’18 will feature 50+ vendors, four food trucks, the Mother Stewart’s beer garden and live music from Nashville’s Kate…

LOCAL HISTORY The Fair at New Boston: Education Day Friday, August 31, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm Bring your students to the town of New Boston circa 1700. This is a fun, interactive and informative event — both for public and home school students. Reservations are required – 937-882-9216 NATURE SERIES Clark Park Hikers Every Thursday…

Hasting and Co. will perform in concert on July 25 at the Big Tent at the Clark County Fairgrounds. The show is scheduled for 8 p.m. Born and raised on her family farm in Ohio, Kate Hasting walked away from medical school, realizing country music was where she wanted to be. “Country wasn’t just an…

Summer is a busy time when it comes to events at National Trail Parks & Recreation District in Springfield. Events are in full swing, so let’s take a look at upcoming events at National Trail: Live at Lunch National Road Commons Park July 20, Noon Enon Movie Night Enon Comminity Park August 10 at Dark…

The Springfield Summer Arts Festival is coming to a close but there are still several events scheduled for this week and the upcoming weekend. Wednesday, July 18 at 8 PM The Songs of the Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band Thursday, July 19 at 8 PM Snake Oil – Music of Kiss, AC/DC, Bon Jovi,…

A full troupe of whip artists, trick ropers, knife throwers and other Wild West arts experts take the stage July 27 and 28 during the 2018 American Western Arts Showcase during Annie Oakley Festival at the Darke County Fairground in Greenville, Ohio. The event is free and open to the public. Presented in the spirit…

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